Portsmouth weather in May 2024

Expect 66°F daytime maximum temperatures in the shade with on average 8 hours of sunshine per day in Portsmouth in May. Check more long-term weather averages for Portsmouth in May before you book your next holiday to New Hampshire in 2024/2025.

66
66°F max day temperature
8
8 hours of sunshine per day
12
12 days with some rainfall
43
43°F min night temperature
15
15 hours of daylight per day
0
No heat & humidity
3.4
3.4 inches of monthly rainfall
7
7 (High) UV index
48
48°F sea temperature

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The May weather guide for New Hampshire (Portsmouth) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia), the Met Office & the Netherlands Meteorological Institute. Find out more about our data sources.

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How hot is it in Portsmouth in May?

Daytime temperatures usually reach 66°F in Portsmouth in May, falling to 43°F at night.

How sunny is it in Portsmouth in May?

There are normally 8 hours of bright sunshine each day in Portsmouth in May - that's 55% of daylight hours.

How warm is the sea around Portsmouth in May?

The average sea temperature around Portsmouth in May is 48°F.

Does it rain in Portsmouth in May?

There are usually 12 days with some rain in Portsmouth in May and the average monthly rainfall is 3.4 inches.

Portsmouth May sunrise & sunset times

Browse the sunrise and sunset times for Portsmouth in May 2024. Select a month to view Portsmouth sunrise and sunset times for the next 12 months.

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Date	Sunrise times	Sunset times
Wednesday, 1st May 2024	05:36	19:45
Thursday, 16th May 2024	05:18	20:01
Friday, 31st May 2024	05:07	20:15

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New Hampshire - quick facts
Flight time^✝	11.5 hours
Time difference	UK -5 hours
Language(s)	English
Currency	US Dollar
Electricity	A + B plug (120V)
Driving side	Right
Visa^✝	Yes
Why visit?	Nature
Tourist info	New Hampshire Division of Travel & Tourism Development